June 30, 2023Posted in: Community, Events
exhibition, indigenous, NAIDOC Week, On exhibition

Don’t miss seeing these special pieces on display throughout July, in celebration of NAIDOC week 2-9 July 2023. Our Atrium is a space for connecting our community and this is a great opportunity to come together and appreciate a diverse range of works by our local First Nations artists. Indigenous artist Pamela Luke says, “These...
June 30, 2023Posted in: Tourism
Food, hospitality, pies, Winters wonderful

Time for a heart-warming pie to take the edge off the Winter chill? Dozens of local pie experiences are among ‘100 ways to enjoy 92 days of Winter in the Southern Highlands’ being promoted as part of a Winter’s Wonderful campaign. Created by our Tourism and Events Team to inspire visitors to stay longer and...
June 30, 2023Posted in: Community
community, families, Food share, Volunteers

Sharing the love locally, Dhungung Food Share is gearing up to meet increased demand for support to stock the pantries of local families. It’s hoped that a grant secured through Council’s Community Assistance Scheme will enable organisers to stretch available grocery supplies to provide people with what they need over Winter. A collaborative effort, with...
June 30, 2023Posted in: Development
Animal Shelter, delivering

Animal Shelter staff, along with Friends of Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (FOWAS) and volunteer dog walkers and cat socialisers, are all looking with great anticipation toward sharing a new purpose-built facility, now that the construction tender has been awarded. At Council’s June 21 meeting, the tender was awarded to Puch Building & Constructions Pty Ltd, a...
June 29, 2023Posted in: Corporate Affairs, News
Budget, capital works, Planning

A big year ahead for high priority capital works is reflected in Wingecarribee Shire Council’s commitment to delivering more than $84 million in infrastructure upgrades, as the 23/24 budget was passed at yesterday’s Extraordinary Meeting of Council. Council Administrator Mr Viv May says Council is heavily invested in the long-term sustainability of a wide range...